THE KESHAV MILLS COMPANY LTD. & ANR vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging the Government of India's order under Section 18-A of the Act, which authorized the Gujarat State Textile Corporation to take over the management of the Company. The Court ruled that the principles of natural justice apply to administrative decisions, but the Company was not entitled to a copy of the Investigating Committee's report or a further hearing after having been given an opportunity to present its case during the investigation. The Court emphasized that natural justice requires a reasonable opportunity to present one's case, but the specifics depend on the circumstances of each case.